Status:

COMPLETED

Dupilumab in Japanese Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Lead Sponsor:

Sanofi

Collaborating Sponsors:

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Atopic Dermatitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-17 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dupilumab administered concomitantly with topical corticosteroids (TCS) Secondary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dupilumab administered concom...

Detailed Description

For participant who declines to enter open-lebal extension (OLE), the duration of the study for each participant is approximately 33 weeks (including screening and follow-up) For participant choosing ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria :
  • Japanese and ≥6 months to \<18 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent and/or assent.
  • Diagnosis of AD according to the American Academy of Dermatology consensus criteria at screening visit.
  • Chronic AD diagnosed at least 1 year prior to the screening visit (for participants between 6 months to \<1 year of age, the requirement is to have had chronic AD for 3 months).
  • (Investigator's Global Assessment) IGA ≥ 3 at screening and baseline visits. (Eczema Area and Severity Index) EASI ≥16 at screening and baseline visits. Baseline peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) average score for maximum itch intensity ≥4 for participants ≥12 to \<18 years of age.
  • Baseline worst itch NRS or worst scratch/itch NRS weekly average score for maximum itch or scratch/itch intensity ≥4 for participants ≥6 months to \<12 years of age.
  • Body surface area (BSA) of AD involvement \>10% at screening and baseline visits.
  • With documented recent history (within 6 months before the baseline visit) of inadequate response to topical AD medication(s).
  • At least 11 (of a total of 14) applications of a stable dose of topical emollient (moisturizer) twice daily immediately before the baseline visit.
  • Willing and able to comply with all clinic visits and study-related procedures. Participant, either alone or with help of parents/legal guardians (for 6 years old to less than18 years of age) or parents/caregiver or legal guardians (for 6 months to less than 6 years of age) as appropriate, must be able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires.
  • Body weight ≥5 kg at baseline. Contraceptive use by female participants should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Active chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before the baseline visit or during the screening period.
  • Known or suspected immunodeficiency, including history of invasive opportunistic infections Participants with active tuberculosis (TB) or non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, or a history of incompletely treated TB will be excluded from the study unless it is well documented by a specialist that the participant has been adequately treated and can now start treatment with a biologic agent, in the medical judgment of the Investigator and/or infectious disease specialist.
  • Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 and HIV-2 infection or HIV seropositivity at the screening
  • Participants with any of the following result at the screening:
  • Positive (or indeterminate) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) or,
  • Positive hepatitis B core antibody (HBc Ab) confirmed by positive hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA or,
  • Positive hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab) confirmed by positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA.
  • Presence of skin comorbidities that may interfere with study assessments History of malignancy within 5 years before the baseline visit History of systemic hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis to dupilumab or any other biologic therapy.
  • Known or suspected alcohol and/or drug abuse. Diagnosed active endoparasitic infections; suspected or high risk of endoparasitic infection.
  • Severe concomitant illness(es) that, in the Investigator's judgment, would adversely affect the participant's participation in the study.
  • Participant with any other medical or psychological condition including relevant laboratory or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities at screening Exposure to another systemic or topical investigative drug within a certain time period prior to Visit 1 (screening), Having used any of immunosuppressive/immunomodulating drugs and phototherapy within 4 weeks before the screening visit.
  • Past Treatment with biologics as follows:
  • Any cell-depleting agents within 6 months before the screening visit.
  • Anti-IgE therapy within 4 months before the screening visit.
  • Other monoclonal antibodies (which are biological response modifiers): within 5 half-lives (if known) or 16 weeks before the screening visit (Visit 1), whichever is longer.
  • History of important side effects to medium potency TCS Treatment with a live (attenuated) vaccine within 4 weeks before the baseline visit.
  • Either intravenous immunoglobulin therapy and/or plasmapheresis within 30 days prior to screening visit.
  • Planned or anticipated use of any prohibited medications and procedures during screening and study treatment period.
  • Initiation of treatment of AD with prescription moisturizers or moisturizers containing additives such as ceramide, hyaluronic acid, urea, or filaggrin degradation products during the screening period Participation in a prior dupilumab clinical study or have been treated with commercially available dupilumab.
  • The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 15 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    October 28 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    62 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04678882

    Start Date

    January 15 2021

    End Date

    October 28 2023

    Last Update

    September 12 2025

    Active Locations (19)

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    Investigational Site Number : 3920011

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, Japan, 457-8510

    2

    Investigational Site Number : 3920014

    Toyoake-shi, Aichi-ken, Japan, 470-1192

    3

    Investigational Site Number : 3920015

    Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka, Japan, 811-3217

    4

    Investigational Site Number : 3920001

    Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, 734-8551